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How to get fromExeter to Isle of Wightby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to SalisburytrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalferryRedJet West Cowes
    4h 36m
    £51–72

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Albion PlacebusX7 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 48m

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeEXT - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 32m
    £114–436

  4. Train, ferry via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Eastleightrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 55m
    £55–79

  5. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frattontrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus3 / ...
    6h 36m
    £72–192

Exeter to Isle of Wight by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Isle of Wight, England?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, then take the line 1 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter Central to Bus Station via Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SB, Blue Boar Row, Endless Street, Albion Place, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, and Co-op in around 5h 48m.

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